La Petite Mirabelle (2 Bedrooms) and Les Mirabelles (3 Bedrooms) are 2 tastefully converted barns, which, together with La Petite Maison (1 Bedroom), which is a small detached cottage (details of this property on request) can provide accommodation for up to 12. The superb enclosed 12x6m pool, has Roman steps, lighting and a solar heated shower.
La Petite Mirabelle, the smaller property, sleeps up to 4 persons. There is a pretty canopy over the entrance and the patio area has a barbecue, patio table and chairs. Here you can relax under the shade of the magnificent Mulberry tree and enjoy the tranquility and stunning views.
All the accommodation is on the ground floor:
Open plan Lounge and Kitchen/Diner. There is a comfortable sitting area, which has TV (English channels). The dining area has a dining table and chairs. The kitchen area is well equipped and has a gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
Shower room with vanity washbasin, toilet, shower compartment and automatic washing machine.
Double bedroom with double bed.
Twin bedroom with twin beds (travel cot available for this room on request).
The houses are set in over an acre of secluded gardens, which has swings and table tennis. A selection of bicycles are supplied for guests to use. There is also an impressive 12m x 6m swimming pool (shared with the owners), which has lighting, Roman steps and a solar heated shower. A poolside patio area has ample pool loungers and parasols. This property is ideally located close to a rural hamlet in the vicinity of the towns of Verteillac, Ribérac, Villebois Lavalette, Mareuil and Brantome, popular for canoeing. It offers a very peaceful holiday and yet has easy access to local amenities. At St.Paul Lizonne is Ricochet Ranch and Mini Golf. Indoor swimming, cinemas,go-karting and 10 pin bowling at Angouleme.There is something to suit everybody's interest in the Dordogne, e.g. close by is the renowned nature reserve of Les Tourbières Site de Vendoire with its nature museum and restaurant. Here you can take leisurely country walks, hire boats or fish. There are numerous splendid restaurants in the vicinity. The small, tranquil village of Champagne et Fontaine, just a few minutes away, boasts an excellent small self-service grocer's shop, boulangerie, post office and pub/tabac. Here you can sit outside in the pretty, little square, sample a glass of the local Charente speciality Pineau and absorb the friendly atmosphere. Those who enjoy the bustling French markets will find plenty to choose from. There are many fêtes and festivals going on throughout the summer. A visit to a French chocolaterie (make your own chocolate creation!) is another possibility. An outing to the Cognac distilleries is also recommended. Further afield is Futuroscope, near Poitiers, Limoges, famous for its porcelain and the Martyr Village of 1944, Oradour-Sur-Glane. Arcachon, just south of Bordeaux, is home to the highest sand dune in Europe, Dune du Pyla. Or you can simply relax round the pool with a glass or 2 of the local vin rouge! In any case you will have an enjoyable holiday here in France where you are assured of a warm Scottish welcome from the owners.This property is a perfectly situated base to explore from. Or you can simply relax round the pool with a glass or 2 of the local vin rouge! In any case you will have an enjoyable holiday here in France where you are assured of a warm Scottish welcome from the owners.
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